Debate contribution: Victims’ Payments Board: Oversight

Debate contribution by Mr Tom Buchanan on 5 October 2026.

MLA: Mr Tom Buchanan
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 5 October 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Victims’ Payments Board: Oversight
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5774158

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I thank the deputy First Minister. What effect will the First Minister's recent actions and disregard for the rule of law and order and our police service have on victims who have been subject to permanent injury and on officers whose colleagues were murdered by the IRA in its murderous campaign, which was supported by Sinn Féin?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 4027/22-27.

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